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Silverthorne's Repair & Landscaping

4.88(
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Silverthorne's Repair & Landscaping

4.88(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
27 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I needed three dead dogwood trees cut down and removed. They were very prompt in reaching out to me and discussing what my needs for tree removal were. Dylan came out and looked at the trees later that week and was back the next to complete the job. He did a fantastic job and exceeded my expectations! I would definitely recommend them for any tree removal or landscaping needs! I'm going to have him come back out next spring to trim my azaleas! Thanks so much for your help and great service!!! "

Donna N on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"I needed three dead dogwood trees cut down and removed. They were very prompt in reaching out to me and discussing what my needs for tree removal were. Dylan came out and looked at the trees later that week and was back the next to complete the job. He did a fantastic job and exceeded my expectations! I would definitely recommend them for any tree removal or landscaping needs! I'm going to have him come back out next spring to trim my azaleas! Thanks so much for your help and great service!!! "

Donna N on August 2025


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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC

4.94(
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Schneider Landscape Works, LLC

4.94(
34
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

Schneider Landscape Works, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great from start to finish. Arrived on time for the appointment, provided a fair quote quickly and completed the job professionally. Definitely would hire again."

Henry D on February 2024

Schneider Landscape Works, LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Great from start to finish. Arrived on time for the appointment, provided a fair quote quickly and completed the job professionally. Definitely would hire again."

Henry D on February 2024


Jarman Grading LLC

4.88(
4
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Jarman Grading LLC

4.88(
4
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Jarman Grading LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Wonderful group of people that work for this company. Very pleased with job and give them my highest recommendation."

Mike W on April 2024

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Jarman Grading LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Wonderful group of people that work for this company. Very pleased with job and give them my highest recommendation."

Mike W on April 2024


TN Earthmoving

4.93(
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TN Earthmoving

4.93(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024

With over 20 years in the excavation industry we are the experts you need in order to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from grading to building entire ponds and only provide high quality work in a variety of counties. We will treat your home and business as we would treat our own. Give TN Earthmoving a call today! We look forward to working with you!

"Great to work with and did exactly what we needed! Fair price, and completed project on time! Communicated throughout the process. HIGHLY recommend!!"

Rene T on February 2024


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Jeremy Williams

5.00(
7
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Jeremy Williams

5.00(
7
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
24 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional "

Antwone P on May 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Very professional "

Antwone P on May 2025


R and R Excavating

5.00(
6
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R and R Excavating

5.00(
6
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
25 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"He did great work"

Michael R on November 2025

R and R Excavating is the premier excavation company serving Rocky Mount and surrounding areas for over the last 5 years. Our #1 goal as a company is having complete customer satisfaction and there is no job that is too big or too small. If you really want the job done right, call Russell today!

"He did great work"

Michael R on November 2025


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R&M Building and Remodeling

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R&M Building and Remodeling

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8 years of experience

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!

We Provide High Quality Remodels, Repairs, and Renovations for Residential Homes and Commercial Properties. We also do Custom Deck Design and Construction. Privacy Fences. Patios. Sheds. Siding. Roof Repair. Retaining Walls and other Hard Scapes. We do it all!


"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha S on September 2024

Cameron Transportation is a hauling and excavating business located in Wilson NC. We do small excavating job. Also, we haul rock, topsoil, and fill dirt. I have over 20 year in construction.

"Great. Courteous. Timely great Job. Would use again"

Martha S on September 2024


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Thomas Property Solutions

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Thomas Property Solutions

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1 years of experience

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .

Let us clean up up your property. Licensed and insured We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small . We offer: Grade Clear land Brush cut Bush hog Demolition . Take town buildings Clean up junk Drive way repair Drive way install Electrical services We offer a landscaping and lawn care as well We build decks and repair decks. Message if you need residential or commercial needs . No job to small .


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Excavating questions, answered by experts

Trenches are 12 to 24 inches deep and 8 inches wide. However, the right depth for your trench will depend on the nature of your project. For example, if you’re digging a trench as part of a French drain installation, it should be 18 inches deep. An excavation professional can explain how deep your trench should be.

Most residential basements are 8 to 10 feet deep. You can dig deeper depending on building codes, but it does become more difficult. You’ll likely need to install stronger foundation walls and additional supports to handle the increased load. Depending on the water table, you may also need a water management system. Clay soil can support a deeper foundation than sandy soil. A structural engineer will be able to tell you the maximum, feasible depth.

Depending on the severity of the freeze and the method used, thawing frozen underground pipes can take anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. Applying heat directly to the pipe using heat tape, infrared lamps, or hot water jetting can speed up the process. However, patience and careful monitoring are key to avoiding pipe damage.

Preparation involves site assessment, clearing debris, grading surfaces, and compacting soil to support stable construction.

The depth of a septic tank’s drain lines is between 18 and 36 inches underground. These pipes are filled with perforations and surrounded by sand, gravel, or a combination of both, as both materials help filter wastewater. While some pipes are buried closer to the surface, this can create problems unless the soil is compact and doesn’t shift much. 

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